Nick Bosa, the Niners’ powerhouse defensive end, didn’t hit the practice field on Thursday for a second straight day, and believe me, this is way more than just a routine ‘rest day’ now. What was initially a shrug-it-off moment on Wednesday has turned into a legitimate concern, with a new “Calf” injury popping up alongside his already-present “Knee” issue on the official practice report. This isn’t just Bosa taking it easy anymore; this is a full-blown situation brewing in Santa Clara, and 49ers fans have every right to be on edge.
The Latest on Bosa’s Absence
On Wednesday, Bosa was one of four 49ers veterans who sat out practice, with Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams, and Dre Greenlaw also getting some time off. His status then was “Not injury related – resting player, Knee.” Sounded kinda normal, right? Especially for a 28-year-old guy who’s had a rough injury history, including tearing his right ACL last season and a whopping three torn ACLs over his football career. The team even gave him the same treatment last week, resting him Wednesday before their Week 2 game against the Miami Dolphins.
But here’s where things get weird, and honestly, kinda scary. Unlike McCaffrey, Williams, and Greenlaw, Bosa was the only one of those four who didn’t come back to practice on Thursday. And then came the new injury designation: “Knee, Calf.” That’s a huge red flag! Bosa, who usually chats with reporters on Wednesdays during the regular season, was nowhere to be found both Wednesday and Thursday. The team isn’t saying much, so the extent of this new calf problem, and what’s really going on with that knee, is totally up in the air.
Still a Beast, But What’s Next?
The wild part is, even with all these injury struggles and clearly still working his way back into game shape, Bosa has been a force out there. He’s ranked second among 49ers defensive linemen with six pressures, trailing only Osa Odighizuwa. Remember Week 2? He led the entire team with five pressures in that game! Plus, he’s already racked up 69 snaps through just two weeks, leading San Francisco’s edge rusher room. The guy is making plays, but how long can he keep it up if these injuries pile up?
And Bosa isn’t the only one battling it out. Wide receiver Mike Evans is also dealing with a hip injury and missed his second consecutive practice on Thursday. Evans did get some work in on the side, running routes without pads, which is a tiny bit of good news, but it’s still another major weapon on the injury report. The 49ers have got some serious questions heading into their next matchup, and everyone’s gonna be glued to see if Bosa, and his new calf issue, can even get on the field. You just can’t lose that kind of impact player without feeling it, especially not this early in the season.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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